Chapter 19

The tall teenager received another slap and shouted, "Guys, this bumpkin is hitting me, come and help!"

The other teenagers rushed towards Luo Li, who merely smiled at their approach. Although they had practiced martial arts for a few days, they were far too weak compared to Luo Li, who had once been a skilled fighter.

Seeing the group of teenagers coming to surround and beat up Luo Li, Luo Xin gritted her teeth and rushed over to help. Luo Ming hesitated for a moment before also rushing over, but the other two did not move.

However, before they could reach him, Luo Li had already made his move. He used the Luo family martial arts, which he had practiced for just a few days, and his punches and kicks were powerful and fierce.

A Black Tiger Heart Punch sent one of the teenagers clutching his stomach to the ground, and a Mountain Splitting Palm knocked down another.

In a moment, the five teenagers who had rushed over were all on the ground. The tall teenager who had started the trouble tried to run away, but Luo Li kicked him down with a flying kick.

The teenager was still不服 (unwilling to admit defeat) and shouted, "Kid, you wait, once I enter the outer sect and learn magic, I’ll..."

Luo Li gave him another slap, making him too afraid to speak!

Then Luo Li shouted, "All of you, stand against the wall and line up!"

Anyone who did not comply had their ear pulled and received a slap. Soon, the six teenagers were squatting on the ground, obediently lined up.

During this process, Luo Li smiled at Luo Xin and the others and said, "Look, is the martial arts of the common people and the techniques of the bumpkins really useless?"

When Luo Li had suggested practicing the Luo family martial arts, he had been mocked by them. Today, Luo Li had used the Luo family martial arts to make them all squat in a line!

This question was like a slap in the face, making Luo Xin and the others turn red with embarrassment!

Then Luo Li asked each of them, "What is your name?"

The first one he asked was the tall teenager, who was still不服 (unwilling to admit defeat) and muttered curses. Luo Li gave him another slap!

A wise man does not take a loss, so he obediently answered, "I, I am called Gao Peng!"

Luo Li gave him another slap and said, "Remember, in the world of cultivation, you must be respectful to your elders!"

Gao Peng, covering his face, said, "You are not an elder either!"

Luo Li said, "Ah, I am not an elder?"

Slap! Another slap, and Luo Li continued, "Then, I am your senior brother, and you must be respectful to your senior brother!"

Then he waved his fist, and Gao Peng had to obediently say, "Yes, yes, Senior Brother, this junior is called Gao Peng!"

Luo Li nodded and began to intimidate the others, "I am called Zou Sihai!" "I am called Zhang Wenbo!" ...

One by one, they all obediently reported their names. This process was not important; what was important was the establishment of order and a sense of awe!

Sure enough, as soon as Luo Li finished asking their names, Old Chen walked out of the hall as if he had not seen anything and said, "Alright, you can go in and register for the outer sect now!"

Gao Peng and the others stood up, ready to go in, but Luo Li gave a cold snort, and they all stopped, remembering Luo Li's earlier authority. Luo Li went in first!

Gao Peng thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Senior Brother, Senior Brother, please go in first!" and followed behind Luo Li like a little brother, entering with him.

Gao Peng's parents were itinerant cultivators who had gone through great hardships to send him to the outer sect of the Spirit Butterfly Sect. The other teenagers were in similar situations. Since they could not beat Luo Li, they decided to make him their big brother. Assessing the situation and joining a powerful group was a common practice for itinerant cultivators!

Upon entering the hall, they saw a central altar. Behind the altar were rows of jade bamboo slips, neatly arranged, totaling a thousand volumes.

On the right side of the altar were four connected magical arrays, forming a passage. On the altar was a large register. This register was about three feet square and one foot thick, floating in the air, rotating on the altar. The cover was black, with three golden characters: "Register of Outer Sect Disciples."

Old Chen walked over, pointed at the register, and his ring glowed. The register opened automatically. On the left side of the register, a magical array activated, emitting light. In the light, eleven figures appeared.

These eleven figures were vague, their faces unclear. Old Chen said, "Alright, go through the magical array, it’s a necessary procedure."

Immediately, the four magical arrays on the right side all emitted light. Luo Li went first, entering the first array. A flash of light, and Luo Li found himself in a strange state.

This state was very familiar to Luo Li: Heart Inquiry!

Then Luo Li heard someone ask, "What is your name?" "Where are you from?"

Having experienced the test by Lady Su, Luo Li was fully prepared and answered truthfully: "Luo Li!" "Silver Continent!"

There were seven questions in total, and Luo Li answered them all. The magical array's light disappeared, and Luo Li passed the test. He walked out of the array and moved on to the next one!

When Luo Li had passed through four arrays, the first of the eleven figures transformed into Luo Li's likeness, looking very impressive, capturing all of Luo Li's graceful and heroic posture. Then, under the light, a row of words appeared:

"Luo Li, from the Luo family of Silver Continent, bone age seventeen, three-element spirit root: water, earth, fire, not yet cultivated!

Excellent bone structure, excellent constitution!"

These details were recorded by the magical array. Luo Li had undergone a bone and constitution transformation by Master Ciyun, so his bone structure and constitution were naturally excellent, as noted here.

Old Chen pointed, and Luo Li's image flew into the register. A number appeared below it: 5!

Old Chen extended his hand, picked up a token from the altar, and handed it to Luo Li, saying, "This token is your identity card. You must carry it at all times so I can contact you through the register until you advance to the inner sect or leave the Spirit Butterfly Sect."

Luo Li understood and fastened the token. At this point, the others began to pass through the magical arrays one by one, recording their information in the register and receiving their tokens.

Luo Xin had a water and wood spirit root, with an additional note of excellent insight. Gao Peng also had a two-element spirit root, gold and wood, which explained why he had started to suppress Luo Xin upon seeing her.

The others all had four or five-element spirit roots. Lu Feng had an additional note of mastering a magical technique, which he had deliberately revealed to show off, while Luo Lan had chosen to hide her magical technique.

One by one, they passed through the magical arrays, recorded their information in the register, and received their tokens.

Old Chen said, "Alright, everyone, the registration is complete. Now I will explain the benefits and responsibilities of being an outer sect disciple.

After entering the outer sect, you can go to the Dharma Hall to receive the sect's secret techniques. Then, you will draw lots to determine your assignment to the outer courts.

Remember, the four essential elements of cultivation are wealth, techniques, companions, and location. Our Spirit Butterfly Sect provides the latter three. If you want to succeed in cultivation, you must complete the tasks assigned by the sect and work hard to earn spirit stones.

Therefore, all outer sect disciples must choose an outer court to work and cultivate. Once you have chosen an outer court, you can go to the supplies section to receive the sect's benefits."

Old Chen cleared his throat and continued, "The benefits include: each person can choose a fifth-class outer sect disciple residence in the outer court where they work. Daily necessities and clothing can be freely obtained. The canteens in each outer court are open 24 hours a day, but to consume spirit-enhancing elixirs and grains, you must pay spirit stones.

After opening the qi sea and reaching the first level of the Qi Condensation stage, you will be promoted to a fourth-class disciple and can exchange for a fourth-class residence. You will receive one spirit stone per month. Each time you advance a level, you will receive an additional spirit stone!

At the fourth level of the Qi Condensation stage, you will be a third-class disciple and can exchange for a third-class residence. You can attend lectures by Foundation Establishment stage seniors in the Dharma Hall and select secret techniques from the Scripture Hall. You will receive four spirit stones and four Qi Condensation pills per month. Each time you advance a level, you will receive an additional spirit stone and Qi Condensation pill!

At the seventh level of the Qi Condensation stage, you will be a second-class disciple and can exchange for a second-class residence. You can select a flying magical tool and receive ten spirit stones and ten Qi Condensation pills per month. Each time you advance a level, you will receive two additional spirit stones and two additional Qi Condensation pills!

At the peak of the Qi Condensation stage, you will be a first-class disciple and can exchange for a premium residence. You can enter the inner sect for cultivation and receive twenty spirit stones and twenty Qi Condensation pills per month.

These are the basic benefits. If you perform well in the outer courts, you will also receive additional benefits!"

This was the benefit. At this point, Luo Li realized the benefits of his earlier words. Now he was enjoying the benefits of a third-class disciple, equivalent to a fourth-level Qi Condensation stage outer sect disciple!

After explaining the benefits, Old Chen continued, "Alright, you know the benefits. There are a few sect rules I must explain. The token contains forty-nine rules of the sect. You must read them thoroughly when you return.

Additionally, you have not yet opened your qi sea. After receiving the sect's secret techniques, if you cannot break through the nine barriers and open your qi sea within a year, you will be expelled from the outer sect!

Furthermore, outer sect disciples are not allowed to fight to the death or severely injure each other. If discovered, you will be immediately expelled. In severe cases, your cultivation will be revoked, and in the worst cases, you will be sent to the cycle of rebirth.

Finally, the Spirit Butterfly Sect has many forbidden areas. Do not enter them lightly, as you may not be able to leave. Every year, outer sect disciples die in these forbidden areas. The token contains a magical map. Please memorize it."

"Alright, go to the Dharma Hall to learn the sect's secret techniques!"

After saying this, Old Chen turned to leave without another glance at the group.

Luo Li suddenly shouted, "Old Chen, I have something to say!"

Old Chen looked back, smiling, and said, "What is it?"

Luo Li said, "When Lady Su left, she said we would enjoy the benefits of third-class disciples!"

Old Chen said, "Ah, I almost forgot, hahaha!"

He extended his hand, and a light entered the altar. The number below Luo Li's image changed from 5 to 3!

However, only Luo Li's number changed to 3, while the others, including Luo Xin, remained unchanged!

Luo Li frowned and said, "Old Chen, Lady Su said we all, all the Luo family disciples, would enjoy the benefits of third-class disciples!"

Old Chen frowned and looked at Luo Li, saying, "Mind your own business, why cause trouble?"

Luo Li smiled and said, "We are all from the same place, please help us, Old Chen!"

He bowed deeply, but his attitude was firm!

Old Chen shook his head and extended his hand, changing Luo Xin and the others to third-class.

Seeing this change, Zou Sihai and Zhang Wenbo could not help but shout, "Why, why, it's unfair! It's unfair! They are third-class disciples, we are fifth-class!"

The difference between fifth-class and third-class disciples was four spirit stones and four Qi Condensation pills per month, and third-class disciples could attend lectures and view scriptures in the Scripture Hall, which was a significant difference in benefits!

Only Gao Peng remained silent, watching Luo Li and thinking.

Old Chen also looked at Luo Li and said with a smile, "Actually, you are harming them. Sometimes, a good thing is not necessarily a good thing, for good fortune often harbors misfortune."

After saying this, he left.

Luo Li was not concerned. In this world of cultivation, where the strong prey on the weak, one must fight for one's rights!